By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The suspect involved in an arson investigation, among other charges, has been formally charged. Patrick Joseph Cybert, 52, of Ludington, was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court. He has been charged with the felonies arson second degree, carrying a concealed weapon, domestic violence – third offense, and child abuse third degree. Cybert…
PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Reconstruction of Iris Road will begin on Monday, Sept. 9. The road will be closed to through traffic until Nov. 8. Construction will include widening, culvert and guardrail replacement, ditching, and pavement replacement. The existing roadway is about 22 feet wide and 30 feet wide in the hill sections. The reconstructed road will be 11 feet…
SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Police Department is warning about a phone scam. Interim Police Chief Katrina Skinner said she received a report from the Federal Reserve U.S. Treasury Department about the scam. “The caller ID states the call is coming from Scottville Mayor Marcy Spencer,” Skinner said. “The male subject is identifying himself as Captain Steve Wietrzykowski from the Federal…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is activity of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024: 4:08 a.m., alarm activation, Amber Township. 3:17 p.m., larceny of three political signs from a yard, 5600 block of West Jagger Road, Hamlin Township. 3:37 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court: Felonies -Travis William Malone, 29; carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearms, and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine/ecstasy); arrested Sept. 4 by Ludington Police Department; arraigned Sept. 4; preliminary hearing: Sept. 18; bail: $100,000 cash. -David Jame Monroe, 61; possession of a…
By Alan Neushwander, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — The following were recently sentenced in Mason County’s 79th District Court: -Trisha Lynn Schultz, 45, pleaded guilty on September 4 to a reduced charge of operating a vehicle while impaired by liquor and was sentenced to 93 days in jail (suspended sentence), must seek outpatient treatment, no drugs or alcohol, subject to random…
Fern Phyllis Stewart, 92, of Scottville, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Fern was born on October 15, 1931 in Groton, South Dakota, the daughter of Jack and Elfrieda (Barthle) Huffman. On April 7, 1961 she was wed to Gordon Stewart at the Ludington United Methodist Church and they celebrated 59 years together before Gordon preceded her death on July 4,…
SHERMAN TOWNSHIP — The Fin & Feather Club of Mason County will hold a Steel Plate Fun Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 14 beginning at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $10 and there will be a mandatory safety meeting and instruction before shooting. Shooting will take place in the morning and then break for lunch (donation of $5 requested for…
Bellamie Jay Harvey, the daughter of Angela and Devon Harvey of Custer, was born on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A 52-year-old Ludington man has been arrested in connection to an arson investigation at a fire that occurred at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. The man is also a suspect in a domestic assault and child abuse case. Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening.…
EDEN TOWNSHIP — Numerous tools were reported stolen from a construction site on Kinney Road Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 8:40 a.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The following is other recent police activity in Mason County: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024: 6:38 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, US 10 east of Gordon Road, Amber Township. 9:34…
Carter Raymond Schade, the son of Kaitlyn and Caleb Schade of Scottville, was born on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Three fire departments responded to a house fire at 205 N. Gaylord Ave. Wednesday evening. Ludington Fire Department was initially called to the residence at 10:01 p.m. Initial dispatch information indicated that it was unknown if anyone was at the house. Firefighters later confirmed that the house was unoccupied at the time of the…
Fern Stewart, 92, of Scottville died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…
ITC Holdings Corporation will inspect high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment by helicopter throughout the state from approximately Sept. 9 to Oct. 4, weather permitting, states a press release from ITC. The helicopters will fly lower than usual near the transmission lines during the inspections. “The helicopter patrols are conducted to provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system…
Ruth “Ruthie” Virginia (Towns) Peterson, 96, of Ludington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Ruth was born on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late George L. and Gladys E. (Lasley) Towns. She graduated from Ludington High School. On August 16, 1947, she married her forever love, Carl James Peterson, at First United Methodist Church in Ludington. Together…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Friday, Aug. 30, 2024: 12:08 p.m., property damage, 100 block of North Main Street, City of Scottville. 4 p.m., threats, 200 block of West Fourth Street, City of Scottville. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024:…
Patricia Dian Martz, 72, of Ludington, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home. She was born May 8, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Marek) Martz. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 9, 2024, at Center Riverton Cemetery, in Riverton Township, with Father Mick Shriver officiating. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service,…
Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.
FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP —The annual memorial service honoring fallen Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield will be held on Monday, Sept. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Butterfield was killed on duty by a gunman on Sept. 9, 2013 while conducting a routine traffic stop on Custer Road north of Townline Road. A memorial now commemorates the site. Butterfield was 42-years-old…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — The case against a 34-year-old Grant Township builder facing felony charges of fraudulent use of building contract funds is headed to trial. Daniel James Siefka appeared with his attorney, Matthew Borgula, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Sept. 3, for a plea hearing. However, Siefka did not enter a plea. “An effort…
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